Trinity International University - Illinois: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4294 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1188 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1113 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #47 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #2842 of 4,461 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Free Church of America
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 55
- Graduates
- 814
- Male:Female Ratio
- 70:30
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.tiu.edu
Trinity International University - Illinois Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Trinity International University - Illinois has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Applicants | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Admissions | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 4 | 4 | |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
180 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
301 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 389 (45%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 202 (23%) |
| Asian | 86 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 64 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 62 (7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 49 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 16 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Trinity International University - Illinois is $2,835 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $1,242 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,991 |
| $48-75K | $22,119 |
| $75-110K | $21,398 |
| $110K+ | $25,030 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,760 | $18,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,760 | $18,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $11,760 | $18,000 |
| Fee in-district | $560 | $520 |
| Fee in-state | $560 | $520 |
| Fee out-of-state | $560 | $520 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 110 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $3,750 |
| Room charge | $3,600 |
| Meal charge | $150 |
Trinity International University - Illinois majors
Trinity International University - Illinois has granted 55 bachelor's degrees across 15 programs, 110 master's across 11 programs, and 32 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Trinity International University - Illinois.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theology & Theological Studies | 42 | 18 | |
| Divinity & Ministry | 29 | ||
| Religious Education | 4 | 5 | 10 |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 12 | 4 | |
| Clinical Pastoral Counseling & Patient Counseling | 13 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 12 | ||
| Psychology, General | 9 | ||
| Bioethics & Medical Ethics | 7 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 3 | 2 | |
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 2 | 2 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 3 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 2 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 2 | ||
| Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||
| Christian Studies | 1 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Graphic Design | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 55 | 110 | 32 |
Trinity International University - Illinois has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 33% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 34% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Trinity International University - Illinois has published 230 scientific papers with 1,400 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, History, Art & Design, Environmental Science, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 | 3 | 3 |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 | 6 |
| 2003 | 1 | 15 |
| 2004 | 3 | 13 |
| 2005 | 6 | 16 |
| 2006 | 0 | 12 |
| 2007 | 3 | 10 |
| 2008 | 5 | 17 |
| 2009 | 3 | 15 |
| 2010 | 2 | 29 |
| 2011 | 4 | 55 |
| 2012 | 8 | 47 |
| 2013 | 7 | 37 |
| 2014 | 3 | 48 |
| 2015 | 8 | 46 |
| 2016 | 23 | 51 |
| 2017 | 20 | 60 |
| 2018 | 19 | 76 |
| 2019 | 31 | 100 |
| 2020 | 32 | 112 |
| 2021 | 11 | 122 |
| 2022 | 12 | 178 |
| 2023 | 10 | 130 |
| 2024 | 4 | 117 |
| 2025 | 1 | 90 |
Notable alumni
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Bill Hybels
- Occupations
- theologianpastornon-fiction writer
- Biography
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William Hybels is an American church figure and author. He is the founding and former senior pastor of Willow Creek Community Church and the founder of the Willow Creek Association, and he is also the creator of the Global Leadership Summit. Hybels has authored a number of Christian books, especially on the subject of Christian leadership.
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Lazarus Chakwera
- Occupations
- theologianteacherpolitician
- Biography
-
Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera is a Malawian politician, theologian, and pastor who served as the sixth president of Malawi from 2020 to 2025. A member of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), he has served as the party's president since 2013. He also served as President of the Malawian Assemblies of God from 1989 to 2013, and during his presidency concurrently served as Minister of Defense from 2020 to 2023.
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Danny Yamashiro
- Occupations
- missionaryreligious writerautobiographerevangelistradio personality
- Biography
-
Daniel Keauhou Matsu Yamashiro is an American author, guest lecturer at Harvard, a chaplain at MIT, researcher, clergyman, and podcast host who survived a 400-foot (120-meter) fall from the Nuʻuanu Pali ridge in Honolulu, Hawaii, at 18. He is the first scholar to present aggregate data on childhood trauma as it relates to American presidents. Yamashiro also produced the first comprehensive study on American presidents that investigates the influence of religious development from a lens of trauma.
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W. Kent Fuchs
- Occupations
- computer scientistengineeruniversity teacher
- Biography
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Wesley Kent Fuchs is an American electrical engineer who served as the 12th president of the University of Florida from January 2015 to February 2023, and again as interim president from August 2024 to August 2025.
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Paul Copan
- Occupations
- university teachertheologianphilosopher
- Biography
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Paul Copan is an American Christian theologian, analytic philosopher, apologist, and author. He is currently a professor at the Palm Beach Atlantic University and holds the endowed Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ethics. He has written and edited over 45 books in the area of philosophy of religion, apologetics, theology, and ethics in the Bible. He has contributed a great number of articles to various professional journals and has written many essays for edited books. For six years he served as the president of the Evangelical Philosophical Society.
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Lincoln Hurst
- Years
- 1946-2008 (aged 62)
- Occupations
- religious studies scholar
- Biography
-
Lincoln Douglas Hurst, also known as L. D. Hurst, was an American scholar of the Bible, religious history and film. He was Emeritus Professor at the University of California, Davis (1983–2006), and adjunct professor at Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California (1987–2008).
General info
| Alternative names | TIU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1897 |
| Motto | Forming students to transform the world through Christ |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | Two semester system |
| Total FTE staff | 139 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2065 Half Day Rd Deerfield, Illinois, 60015-1283 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 19,000 |
| Phone | 8479458800 |